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Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 to Robert Livingston re: manufacture and sale of a fur couch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01462 Author/Creator: Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1722/08/15 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Van Horne writes that he is overseeing the construction and sale of a couch made of Livingston's furs, and also informs Livingston of some other business and trade matters. Beneath the letter he has made a copy of their account with one another.

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